How to travel from Alès to Perpignan, France

The distance between Alès and Perpignan is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alès to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PerpignanAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Alès to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Alès and Perpignan is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Alès and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Perpignan. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Narbonne. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Perpignan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Perpignan. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes and Parnasse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Perpignan is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Perpignan. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Perpignan

Transport options from Alès to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€45($45)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Train via Nimes3h 10m
€40($40)
every 4 hours259km (161 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€23($23)
once daily251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€44($44)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Perpignan

The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Perpignan
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Perpignan
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Perpignan